Description
This easy chocolate ganache recipe creates a rich, smooth, and silky chocolate mixture made from semisweet chocolate and heavy cream. Perfect as a glaze, frosting, truffle base, or drizzle over desserts, this versatile ganache is simple to make in just a few minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Heat the Cream: In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer, being careful not to let it reach a full boil.
- Pour over Chocolate: Place the semisweet chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl, then pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips.
- Let It Sit: Allow the mixture to sit undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes so the chocolate chips soften and begin to melt.
- Stir Until Smooth: Gently whisk or stir the mixture until the chocolate completely melts and the ganache is smooth, glossy, and evenly combined.
- Cool or Use Immediately: Use the ganache immediately as a drizzle or glaze, or let it cool for a thicker consistency. For a whipped ganache, allow it to cool to room temperature, then whip it with a hand mixer until light and fluffy.
Notes
- Use good-quality semisweet chocolate for best flavor and texture.
- Do not overheat the cream or allow it to boil, as it can scorch and affect taste.
- Ganache thickness varies with temperature; warm is pourable, cooled thickens to spreadable.
- Whipped ganache can be used as a frosting or filling for cakes and cupcakes.
- Store leftover ganache in an airtight container in the refrigerator and gently rewarm before use.
